This Navajo pin-brooch features classic, intricate stampwork beautifully executed on solid coin silver.
The artist, Vernon Tracy (1972–2014), was a highly skilled Navajo jeweler who specialized in traditional coin silver metalwork. He learned the craft directly under master jeweler Edison Sandy Smith, with whom he shared specialized jewelry tools and steel stamps. Drawing deep inspiration from Edison's style, Vernon excelled in embossed (repoussé) metalwork combined with crisp, traditional stamping.
Due to his premature passing in 2014, his works have become increasingly rare and sought after by collectors of authentic Native American jewelry.
